22 July 2026
The Australian Government’s AusAlert test will be sent to all phones at 2pm on Monday 27 July.
What to expect
At the time of the test, a single Critical AusAlert test will be sent to every mobile device in Australia. Everyone with a compatible phone or other device in Australia can expect to receive the alert.
Devices will vibrate and play a siren-like warning sound for about 10 seconds. And an AusAlert message will appear on device screens. It will clearly say it is a test.
More information about AusAlert
Visit ausalert.gov.au for more information about AusAlert testing. This includes information for:
- People with disability
- Other language
- Children and teens
- Older Australians
- First Nations Australians.